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Secret Service Investigates Discovery of Cocaine at White House

Steve2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

The Secret Service is investigating how a baggie of cocaine ended up in the guest lobby of the West Wing of the White House over the weekend.

Republicans Threaten to End FBI’s Use of Controversial Surveillance Tool

Steve2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

Republican angry with the FBI could help end the bureau’s use of a controversial surveillance tool used to gather phone calls and text messages of foreign targets overseas.

CBP Officer Charged with Accepting Bribes to Allow Drug-Laden Cars to Cross U.S. Border

Steve2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

A CBP officer was indicted Tuesday on numerous charges after prosecutors say he accepted bribes to allow vehicles carrying drugs to pass through the border into the U.S.

Stejskal: The Durham Report May Be Noteworthy For What It Didn’t Find

allan2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

Despite being referred to by Trump as a “witch hunt” and a “hoax,” the investigation found substantial evidence that the Russians did mount a significant campaign of disinformation, Stejskal writes.

Prosecutor in Hunter Biden Case Defends Handling of Investigation

Steve2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The U.S. attorney overseeing the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden defended his handling of the case and rejected claims that he was prevented from pursuing more serious charges against the president’s son.

Head of FBI’s Detroit Field Office Retires After 24-Year Career with Bureau

Steve2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

James A. Tarasca, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, is retiring, ending a 24-year career with the bureau, the FBI announced Friday.